Shanghai Masters snooker 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Judd Trump WINS final vs Shaun Murphy after Ronnie O’Sullivan finally loses
JUDD TRUMP has beaten Shaun Murphy to seal the Shanghai Masters title!
Trump stunned Murphy 11-5 in the final to pick up the trophy after beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-final, ending O'Sullivan's eight-year unbeaten run in the tournament.
There was touching minute's silence before the final, in tribute to the passing of snooker legend Ray Reardon at the age of 91.
- Start time: 7am BST
- Live stream/TV: Eurosport
- Explainer: What is the Shanghai Masters prize money?
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Trumps wins in Shanghai
Three centuries in the final, ten overall in the tournament - only one winner in Shanghai this week and that was Judd Trump.
Trump has kicked off his campaign in stunning fashion.
Murphy showed signs of form in the evening session.
Trump 11-5 Murphy
Trump hits his TENTH century of the tournament and he wins the Shanghai Masters title for the first time.
Gallant finish from Murphy who was far improved in the evening session.
But Trump has played brilliantly this week in China and a deserved winner.
Trump 10-5 Murphy
But Murphy picks up another frame...and another century!
The Magician is battling all the way here now.
We go to another frame!
Trump 10-4 Murphy
But wait right there...Murphy hits a century to take the frame and send us to the interval.
Trump still in a commanding position needing just a frame but some fine play there from Murphy to reduce the deficit.
Trump 10-3 Murphy
Trump needs just ONE more frame now after hitting another century in the final.
It is victory lap time now.
Let the procession commence!
Trump 9-3 Murphy
Trump piling on the pain for Murphy here as he nears victory in China.
Another error from Murphy allows Trump to the table and he sees it out to now just need two frames for the win.
Trump 8-3 Murphy
Lengthy frame there nearly clocking 30 minutes but it goes to Trump.
He's opened up a five frame lead now as he closes in on the Shanghai Masters title.
Could be a big one this.
Trump 7-3 Murphy
And we're about to be back underway in Shanghai!
The players are making their way back out to the table.
Can Trump see it out or will Murphy continue his comeback?
Here we go!
Trump 7-3 Murphy - interval
That fightback from Murphy sets up an intriguing evening session in Shanghai.
Trump just needs four frames but Murphy is now right back in this.
And we get back underway from 12.30pm BST.
Trump 7-3 Murphy
And Murphy has taken another frame, with The Magician looking invigorated.
He is right back in this now after taking the last two frames.
We now head into the interval and play will be back underway at 12.30pm BST.
Trump 7-2 Murphy
A humorous exchange there sees Murphy re-rack the table before fighting back to take the frame.
High spirits from The Magician who could be down in the dumps after this session's performance.
One more frame to play before we head into the evening session. Can Murphy get right back in this?
Credit: Getty Trump 7-1 Murphy
Trump now just FOUR frames away from winning his first Shanghai Masters title.
Murphy has just one break form this session and has missed some gilt-edged chances.
Another dominant day for Trump here so far. Can Murphy go into the interval with a boost?
Trump 6-1 Murphy
Trump has been in some form this week in Shanghai, and he isn't even at full pelt yet in this final.
He hits a second century of the match and cruises to a FIVE frame lead.
That is century number 989 for the career!
Trump 5-1 Murphy
Very scrappy frame there with both men missing chances.
But Trump has now taken a commanding lead after a back-and-forth frame.
Is Murphy still ruing that missed red in the previous frame?
Trump 4-1 Murphy
Extraordinary miss from Murphy missing an easy red with the rest.
And that shock miss allowed Trump to swoop in a take the frame with his eighth century of the tournament and first of the final.
Murphy could be ruing that miss for some time. Big chance.
Credit: Getty
Trump 3-1 Murphy
Trump extends his advantage in China as we head to the mid-session interval.
Neither Trump nor Murphy has won the Shanghai Masters before so there will be a new name on the trophy.
Trump 2-1 Murphy
Murphy misses the chance for a maximum break but he's played superbly in that frame to reduce the deficit.
Murphy up to 89 to get on the board against Trump in the final.
Very nicely poised this.
Trump 2-0 Murphy
Trump has been in some form in Shanghai this week, and he's now doubled his lead.
Trump leaves on 85 as he goes 2-0 up over Murphy.
Murphy with some uncharacteristic mistakes to allow Trump in.
Trump 1-0 Murphy
Judd trump continues where he left off from yesterday's semi-final by taking the first frame here against Shaun Murphy.
Though both players missed balls there with Murphy's missed green costing him the frame.
Game on in Shanghai!
Trump vs Murphy starts
And we're underway in Shanghai for what stands to be a thrilling final between Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy in China.
There has been a moving tribute to snooker legend Ray Reardon before the match.
The players and referees stood for a moving minute's silence.
Final coverage
Judd Trump vs Shaun Murphy in the Shanghai Masters final takes place from 7am today UK time.
Eurosport will be broadcasting the big match live.
And we’ll be bringing you frame-by-frame updates right here on SunSport.
Trump's Reardon tribute
Judd Trump paid tribute to snooker legend Ray Reardon, who passed away on Friday night aged 91.
Trump said after his semi-final win: “[Ray was] a legend of the game and someone that goes down in history of Welsh sport, a flag bearer.
“A sad day for snooker and best wishes for all his friends and family.”
Prize money
The winnings for the Shanghai Open are attractive. See below.
- Round One - £10,000
- Round Two - £17,500
- Quarter-finals - £35,000
- Semi-finals - £70,000
- Runner-up - £105,000
- Winner - £210,000
- Highest break - £10,000
- Total - £825,000
O'Sullivan halted
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN’S eight-year unbeaten run at the Shanghai Masters was halted by Judd Trump.
O’Sullivan came into the semi-final on a 21-game winning streak at the event and eyeing a fifth straight title.
But the Rocket never got going and was thrashed 10-3 by the world No 2.
The last time he tasted defeat in the tournament was almost a decade ago.
To put that in perspective, Sam Allardyce was the England manager before Gareth Southgate replaced him.
Furthermore, Conservative politician Theresa May had only recently become Prime Minister - she has since been followed by Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and now Labour's Sir Keir Starmer.
Playboy Trump
Judd Trump is snooker's most renowned playboy.
He lives a life of luxury and sits on a £9million fortune.
Read SunSport's feature about his lifestyle.
